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Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm Tips - Melbourne make the points rain against Brisbane

Jeremy Darke

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Last updated: 03 Sep 2024

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Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm expert predictions for Thursday’s Round 27 NRL game
Kick off is at 7:50 PM at Suncorp Stadium
Storm to hit stride heading into the 2024 NRL Finals
Preview, expert analysis, stats, team news & best bet

The best tips for the Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm game.

Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm, Round 27 2024 - Expert Prediction

Brisbane will fail to put up a fight with Melbourne hitting finals form in the final match of the season, crushing the hopeless Broncos and covering the 14.5-point margin.

Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm, Round 27 2024 - Expert Prediction
Head to Head
Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Brisbane Broncos Team News
Brisbane Broncos Team List
Melbourne Storm Form Analysis & Betting Trends
Melbourne Storm Team News
Melbourne Storm Team List
Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm NRL 2024 Round 27 FAQ’s

Melbourne are predicted toput on an absolute clinic against Brisbane who even put in a lacklustre performance when they had a chance to play finals footy.

Melbourne will see the return of almost all of their starters who were rested last week and they will put up a big score against Brisbane who have lacked commitment in defence. Expect the Storm to put up a huge score, going over their team total of 32.5 points.

Eliesa Katoa has been a focal point of attack for the Storm close to the line and with the second rower scoring twice against Brisbane earlier this season expect him to cross again in this one.

Melbourne have beaten Brisbane in 14 consecutive regular season games.
Brisbane’s past 3 losses have been by an average margin of 29 points.
8 of the past 10 clashes between Melvbourne and Brisbane have gone Over the game total.
Eliesa Katoa scored two tries against Brisbane in round 5, 2024.

Head to Head

Melbourne got their revenge on Brisbane in round 5 this season after the Broncos knocked them out of the 2023 NRL Finals. The Storm scored three tries in the second half to get past Brisbane 34-32.

The win continued an incredible dominance for the Storm over the Broncos in the regular season, going unbeaten since round 25, 2016.

Brisbane Broncos Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
2-3	1-4	4-1

2024 Betting Trends

$10 ML	Over/Under	1-12	13+
-72.9	13-10	3-7	7-6

Brisbane finals hopes have diminished after an underwhelming 40-6 loss to the Dolphins with everything on the line in the Brisbane Derby.

Brisbane were flat and didn’t show any signs of wanting to play finals footy and were run over by the Dolphins who moved into the finals bracket with their commanding win.

It has been the talk of the season for Brisbane who have often looked flat and playing without any intent. The Dolphins game was another match were they gave up too many linebreaks and didn’t do the work to win the territory battle.

Brisbane Broncos Team News

After Brisbane’s exit from the finals race their team will have a slightly new look.

Corey Oates will likely get a chance to say goodbye to the Brisbane fans after being named on the wing with Josiah Karapani dropping out. Deine Mariner moves intot he centres with Katoni Staggs suffering a quad injury.

Fletcher Baker and Kobe Hethrigton come into the side with Payne Haas (rested) and Xavier Willison (suspended) making way. Jayden Hunt comes into the backrow with Bendan Piakura injuring his foot.

Brisbane Broncos Team List

1. Tristan Sailor

2. Corey Oates

3. Selwyn Cobbo

4. Deine Mariner

5. Jesse Arthars

6. Josh Rogers

7. Adam Reynolds

8. Corey Jensen

9. Billy Walters

10. Fletcher Baker

11. Jaiyden Hunt

12. Jordan Riki

13. Patrick Carrigan

Interchange

14. Blake Mozer

15. Kobe Hetherington

16. Ben Te Kura

17. Martin Taupau

Reserves

18. Josiah Karapani

19. Cory Paix

20. Reece Walsh

21. Va'a Semu

Melbourne Storm Form Analysis & Betting Trends

Recent Form

Last 5 W/L	Last 5 ATS	Last 5 O/U
3-2	3-2	3-2

2024 Betting Trends

$10 ML	Over/Under	1-12	13+
51.52	12-11	12-5	6-0

Melbourne’s reserves put up a good fight against the Cowboys with 11 of their regulars being rested in the 38-30 loss in North Queensland, with the Storm already wrapping up the minor premiership.

Melbourne have battle through injury to their key men all season and still did enough to be the best team in the NRL.

Prior to the loss to the Cowboys, Melbourne’s defence had really stepped up, conceding just 14 points on average in their last 6 games while the return of Cameron Munster giving their attack the dynamics needed to put up an average of 28 points per game during the same span.

Melbourne Storm Team News

Melbourne will welcome back all of their rested players, coming into their match against the Broncos at almost full strength.

The only player missing is Ryan Papenhuyzen who injured his leg and has some bone bruising and will be rested with hope that he will be ready to play in week 1 of the finals. Sua Fa'alogo will once again fill the role in the No.1 jersey.

The good news is Xavier Coates has been named in the reserves as he is nearing a return just in time for the finals.

Melbourne Storm Team List

1. Sualauvi Faalogo

2. Will Warbrick

3. Jack Howarth

4. Nick Meaney

5. Grant Anderson

6. Cameron Munster

7. Jahrome Hughes

8. Nelson Asofa-Solomona

9. Harry Grant

10. Josh King

11. Shawn Blore

12. Eli Katoa

13. Trent Loiero

Interchange

14. Tyran Wishart

15. Christian Welch

16. Tui Kamikamica

17. Alec MacDonald

Reserves

18. Kane Bradley

19. Joe Chan

20. Lazarus Vaalepu

21. Ativalu Lisati

22. Xavier Coates

Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm NRL 2024 Round 27 FAQ’s

How to watch Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm NRL 2024 Round 27?

You can watch the Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm NRL 2024 Round 27 game via Fox Sports or Kayo Sports. If you are watching from outside of Australia the WatchNRL app is the perfect solution.

How to buy tickets to Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm NRL 2024 Round 27?

To buy tickets to the Brisbane Broncos vs Melbourne Storm NRL 2024 Round 27 game check the NRL website or the official Brisbane Broncos site.

Verdict

Brisbane Broncos v Melbourne Storm

Melbourne will run away with this one covering the 14.5 points as the favourite and scoring over their team total of 32.5 with Eliesa Katoa crossing the line